Ronnie's Catfish

1231 E RED BIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County

126cited violations

26serious tier

10inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	12	3
2023	1	12	2
2022	1	9	2
2021	1	11	3
2020	1	9	0
2019	1	14	5
2018	2	30	8
2017	2	29	3

Inspections

Jan 26, 2024 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  provide food manager certificate with in 15 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  keep clean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  provide food handler with in 7 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door open
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  keep premises in good repair floor tiles, floors, ceiling tiles, cover holes in wall
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  chlorine too strong-more than 200 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  close restroom door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean food contact surfaces (coolers, grills, freezers, shelves, prep tables)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  separate food products raw chicken and sausage in ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed food sit on floor-french fries
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers exterior, grills
Nov 13, 2023 Routine Score 77
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  Provide food handler certificates for all employees, receipts are not acceptable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  maintain air grill vents clean, observed heavy dust
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no certified food manager on duty at time of inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  no permit displayed on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  front cover on oven fryer missing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  establishment doesn't have sanitizer on site to wash dishes/utensils correctly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  heavy grease and soiled accumulation of liquids and grease on floors and walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  most recent health inspection not available at time of inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer testing strips
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  bulk raw fish thawed in
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
  
  provide sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink
Sep 1, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Repair ceiling that leaking and repair ceiling tile
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate must be on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Clean ventihood with build up grease
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  Remove grease buckets from outside
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Designate an area for employee drinks and food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leaking faucet
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels to handwashing sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove plastic from underneath cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Provide lights under venthood
Jul 27, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN: 50.2 F RAW PORK CHOP: 65.2 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES PRESENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  WATER MOISTURE IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ) FAUCET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  STICKY KITCHEN FLOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  DAMAGED KITCHEN FLOORS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
Jul 17, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO REACH IN COOLER / REACH IN FREEZER MISSING ONE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  EXCESSIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN GAP SPACES AROUND THE SCREEN DOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  BOTTOM OF ONE CONTAINER OF RAW FISH RESTING DIRECTLY ON RAW FISH UNDERNEATH
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  FROZEN HOT LINKS NOT THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  BUILD UP UNDER / ON VENT HOOD FILTERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  EXCESSIVE DUST ON ALL INTAKE VENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA
Jun 12, 2019 Routine Score 73
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED FISH AND FRIES STORED UNDER PREP TABLE AT 94.5*F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  TOXIC ITEM STORED ON NEAR FOOD/EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPAIR ALL WALLS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM IN KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY CONDITIONS IN KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 66.4*F, MILK 70.7*F , JALAPENO 65*F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR BROKEN KNOB AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  RAW FISH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND IN 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK; REMOVE HANGING BAGS OF WATER IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  REMOVE FLY HANGER ABOVE/ IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD AND AIR VENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND FLOOR UNDER GRILL
May 30, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK & REMOVE HANGING PLASTIC BAG WITH WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED GAPS IN BACK DOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW FISH AT 57.5*F, MILK BASE 61.2*F, RAW CHICKEN 68.3*F, SLICED TOMATOES 76.3*F, LETTUCE70,3*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH FISH
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPAIR WALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  LACK OF HAIR RESTRAINTS
Mar 20, 2018 Routine Score 69
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN THOROUGHLY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW FISH AT 45.1*F, SALAD AT 70*F, TOMATOES 66.3*F, JALAPENO 72.3*F, MILK BASE BATTER 63/7*F ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  FOOD ITEM/ EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF TRASH CAN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Package integrity
  
  DENTED CANS OBSERVED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED GAPS IN SCREEN DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  RAW MEATS STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  3 COMP SINK USED FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORED IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR
Jul 22, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  packaged missing food labeling label package of cake -ingredients added to packages
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  need chlorine test kit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  flies in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  store wiping cloths in 50 ppm chlorine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grease debris on side of equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  clean floors / walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  repair cover base in toilet room
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  shield lights in kitchen need it
Mar 31, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Raw fish
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  cook fish
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  unsanitary conditions in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  lack of therms in coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  back door open& flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal food stored with customer food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping clothes stored prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food stored 6 inches off of floor , storing butter in open cans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  improper thawing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  6 inches off of floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors ( remove grease on floor) and cover base tile
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.